Treatments for temple hollowness aim to restore volume to the sides of your forehead, which can become sunken over time. Dermal fillers are a common way to do this, providing support to the area for a quick and straightforward refresh.
By carefully placing dermal filler in the temples, we can:
- Reduce the appearance of a gaunt or hollow look.
- Restore a smoother, fuller contour to the temples.
How it works
What is temple filler?
Temple filler is a treatment to improve the appearance of hollow temples. It involves dermal filler injections to areas of hollowness affecting your temple region.
How do dermal fillers treat hollow temples?
Dermal filler are composed of hyaluronic acid. This molecule is found naturally in our skin. When injected to the temples, dermal fillers add structural support, filling out hollowness.
Most people develop hollow and gaunt temples with age. Others have naturally hollow temples because of their genetics. Hollow temples can make you appear skeletal, ill and underweight. They are an often under-recognised and under-treated area in cosmetic medicine.
We use dermal fillers to improve temple hollowing. The treatment give your face a more contoured, defined, lifted and youthful appearance. Temple fillers also improve the face shape for those with a ‘peanut’ shaped head (with prominent cheek bones and hollow temples).
Temples fillers are precisely placed using either fine needles, blunt-tipped cannulae or a combination of both.
When used appropriately, temple dermal fillers have many benefits including:
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- Improves upper face contour and shape.
- Adds support to the brow complex, complementing treatments that lift the eyebrows.
- Reduces temple hollowing by restoring volume lost with ageing.
- Forms a foundational component of holistic facial rejuvenation treatment.
- Gives your face a more lifted look, especially when used as part of a comprehensive non-surgical liquid facelift treatment.
Injecting dermal filler to the temples is a quick, convenient and no downtime treatment that gives an immediate result.
Are dermal fillers the best treatment for temple volume loss?
Dermal fillers are frequently considered the gold standard and often the most effective non-surgical treatment for temple volume loss. The have the following advantages:
- Immediate and Noticeable Results: Fillers provide instant volume restoration, smoothing out the hollowed areas and creating a more youthful contour.
- Versatility and Precision: We can precisely place the filler to target the specific areas of volume deficit, allowing for a tailored and natural-looking outcome.
- Safety Profile: Dermal fillers are a biocompatible substance that occurs naturally in the body, making it a safe and well-tolerated option. Furthermore, they are reversible with hyaluronidase if needed.
- Minimal Downtime: The procedure is minimally invasive, allowing you to typically return to your daily activities shortly after treatment.
While other options exist, such as biostimulatory fillers which encourage your body to produce its own collagen over time, and fat transfer, dermal fillers offer a compelling combination of immediate results, precision, and a favourable safety profile for addressing temple volume loss. The “best” treatment ultimately depends on your individual anatomy, desired outcome, and preferences, which are best determined during a consultation.
How much dermal filler do I need to treat temples?
We usually use 1-2ml of temple filler per side to correct hollowing.
What are the benefits of treating temples with dermal fillers?
The benefits of treating temple volume loss with dermal fillers include:
- Non-invasive, no downtime treatment with immediate result
- Convenient option taking only 10-20 minutes on average
- Achieves natural yet noticeable improvements in the appearance of hollow temples.
The procedure
How long does the procedure take?
Temple fillers take 10-20 minutes. The total time depends on the extent of treatment.
How are temple fillers performed?
We can use both needles and a cannula to inject temple fillers. The needle technique is best for placing fillers deeply. A cannula is ideal when placing fillers beneath the skin. The technique we use depends on where you have lost volume, and the degree of temple hollowness. After the injections we mould the fillers to ensure a smooth result.
Is it painful?
Temple fillers have only minimal discomfort. We use tiny needles, strong numbing, and premium fillers containing local anaesthetic to ensure your treatment is comfortable.
Is it safe? What are the risks of injecting dermal fillers in the temples.
Temple fillers are a low-risk treatment when performed carefully by a qualified medical professional. Visiting an experienced, doctor-led cosmetic clinic is the best way to ensure that your temple fillers are performed safely.
The most common side effects from temple filler injections are mild redness, tenderness and swelling.
Rare risks from dermal filler include infection and skin injury. If there are any issues with your temple fillers, we can immediately reverse them.
Results
How many treatments will I need?
Most individuals achieve a satisfactory result with one treatment session. The amount of filler required will depend on the degree of volume loss present, and your desired results. During your consultation, your clinician will carefully assess the volume deficit in your temples and provide you with a personalised recommendations outlining the estimated amount of product needed to achieve your desired outcome.
In some cases of more significant volume loss, or if you’d prefer a more gradual change, treatment can be done over multiple appointments.
When will I see a result from temple fillers?
You will see an immediate result after temple fillers. Allow 1-2 days for swelling to subside, and 1-2 weeks for the filler to settle.
How long do dermal fillers last in the temples?
Dermal fillers typically last 12-24 months in the temples. Longevity depends on the type and amount of dermal filler used, and how fast your body metabolises the filler. You can increase the longevity of temple fillers by having regular maintenance treatments.
Can temple dermal fillers be reversed?
We can immediately remove temple fillers using hyalase.
Temple dermal filler before and after results
Before and after results after restoring temple volume loss with dermal fillers.
Before and after results from temple dermal fillers.
Preparation & aftercare
How do I prepare for temple dermal fillers?
Prepare for your temple fillers with these steps:
- Cease all supplements 1 week before your treatment (unless taking for medical reasons)
- Avoid excessive alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment
- Attend your appointment without makeup
What can I expect after temple fillers?
After temple fillers you’ll notice an immediate improvement in the treated areas. There may be slight redness and swelling, which settle in 1-2 days. Some people experience mild tenderness which resolves as the skin heals. You can reduce swelling, redness and tenderness by gently applying a cold pack to your temples.
When can I exercise after temple fillers?
It is generally advisable to avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours following your temple filler treatment. This precaution is to minimise the risk of swelling and bruising. Light activities such as walking are ok immediately after treatment.
Cost & suitability
How much do temple dermal fillers cost?
The cost of temple dermal fillers is variable and depends on several factors, including:
- The type and amount of dermal filler used: The extent of your volume loss and preferred results will determine the number of syringes required.
- The clinic’s fees and the practitioner’s expertise: More experienced clinicians have higher fees. However, they have lower complication rates, better management of adverse events, can achieve better results with less product, and won’t recommend treatment unless it is necessary.
While it’s difficult to provide a precise figure without an assessment, you can typically expect the cost to be in the range of $1,000-$2,500for temple fillers in Australia.
Exercise caution at clinics who promote cheaper prices. Often they will use more product than necessary, increasing the cost to be equivalent at more premium clinics (but with higher risks), or recommend temple fillers when they are not necessary.
Am I suitable for temple dermal fillers?
Most individuals experiencing hollowing or volume loss in the temples are good candidates for dermal fillers. However, suitability is best determined through a comprehensive consultation. Generally, you may be a suitable candidate if you:
- Are bothered by the appearance of your hollow temples.
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome of the treatment.
- Are in good general health.
- Do not have active skin infections or inflammation in the treatment area.
- Understand the temporary nature of the results and the need for maintenance treatments.
When should I get temple fillers?
The timing for considering temple fillers is a personal decision. Many individuals choose to address temple volume loss when they begin to notice:
- A hollowing or flattening of the temples.
- Their cheekbones more prominent.
- A desire for a more balanced and youthful facial contour.
- That their eyes and temples appear more sunken or tired due to the lack of support in the temples.
There is no specific “right” age. Some individuals with naturally less volume in their temples may consider treatment at a younger age, while others may seek it as part of a broader facial rejuvenation strategy later in life. The best time is when you feel that addressing this area will enhance your overall appearance.
Searching for the best temple dermal fillers near me on Google?
The team at Cosmetic Connection are here to help. The first step is a consultation where we will assess your concerns, and determine whether dermal fillers are the right treatment for your temple volume loss.
As part of our assessment, we may advise on various treatments options based on your circumstances and preferences to achieve the results you desire.
For more information, you may browse our temple volume contouring treatment service, which is a holistic approach to rejuvenating the temples. It may involve various combinations of treatments that are prescribed based on your unique concerns, following a detailed consultation.
